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Virat Kohli
No cricket fanatic in the world can claim to be unaware of the current India captain's name. Born and brought up in the Indian capital city of New Delhi, Kohli emerged on the international radar after leading India to the title win at the ICC U19 World Cup in 2008. However, Kohli didn't exactly announce himself at the highest level till 2012 - four years after his debut - when in Australia he hit his maiden Test century (116) in Adelaide. By the end of that tour Kohli had also shown the world just how good a batsman he could become when his 86-ball-133 helped India chase down a mammoth 330 in less than 40 overs against Sri Lanka in the triangular series. Since then he hasn't looked back and has grown from strength to strength by proving his prowess all over the world. Having hit centuries on tough away tours Kohli improved his shorter format game several notches especially with the help of the IPL, where in 2016 he smacked a record 973 runs! A established chaser of totals, he has hundreds in all Test playing nations - except Bangladesh and Zimbabwe - where he has played just a single match. He is also a World Cup winner(2011) and was adjuged the Player of the Tournament at the 2014 ICC World T20. Being counted amongst the four great batsmen of the modern age along with Steven Smith, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, Kohli's meteoric rise over the past couple of years has seen him rise above everyone else in the art of batting. He is the only batsman yet to average more than 48 in all formats of the game and after his exploits in England in the summer of 2018, he has proved that he is the best batsman across the globe under any given conditions. For his exploits on the field he has also been awarded the country's highest sports honour - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2018. But with the accolades there also have been questions regarding team selection and his aggressive mindset resulting in failures to win tough series overseas. The fact remains though that just like his runs, there are many more Indian victories to come under his leadership and only time will tell how great a legacy Captain Kohli will leave behind. But regarding his batting skills, it's safe to assume that the debate has been settled for now. There is only one Kohli and he sits right at the top.
Virat Kohli
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Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli, Shahid Afridi in legendary record list with explosive knock vs NZ
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 08:31 PM ISTSanju Samson smashed 89 off 46 balls in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, joining Virat Kohli and Shahid Afridi for scoring fifties in both semi-final and final. James Neesham later struck thrice to bring New Zealand back as India now look for a strong finish.
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Why is Virat Kohli not playing vs New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 final clash in Ahmedabad?
Cricket | Mar 08, 2026, 06:48 PM ISTIndia are without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja in the T20 World Cup 2026 final after their T20I retirements in 2024. Ishan Kishan has replaced Kohli in the lineup, while Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav have been shuffled to maintain balance.
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Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's legendary record in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 28, 2026, 07:57 PM ISTPakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan broke Virat Kohli's record for most runs for a batter in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. He wreaked havoc in the must-win clash against Sri Lanka, having scored a 32-ball half-century in Colombo.
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'Not a big deal to face Jofra Archer' - Sahibzada Farhan confident of England challenge in T20 WC
Cricket | Feb 23, 2026, 06:35 PM ISTPakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan remains confident ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 clash with England, downplaying Jofra Archer’s threat. Farhan also eyes Virat Kohli’s single-tournament run record but says team success, not personal stats, is his priority.
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Sahibzada Farhan on course to break Virat Kohli’s legendary record in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 19, 2026, 05:14 PM ISTSahibzada Farhan struck a 58-ball century against Namibia after a duck vs India, taking his tally to 220 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. He is now 100 short of Virat Kohli’s record for most runs in a single edition of the marquee tournament.
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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli visit Premanand Maharaj on son Akaay's birthday | See pics
Entertainment | Feb 17, 2026, 04:08 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Anushka Sharma make it a point to visit Premanand Maharaj for every special occasion. This time, they visited for their son Akaay's birthday and photos of them have surfaced.
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Why is Virat Kohli not playing vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo?
Cricket | Feb 15, 2026, 07:07 PM ISTStar batter Virat Kohli retired from T20Is after the World Cup win in 2024. Hence, he is no longer a part of the Indian team in the shortest format. After he retired, Suryakumar Yadav moved to number three, with Tilak Varma batting at number four.
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Rivalry enters new chapter, no Rohit or Kohli in the squad against Pakistan since 2009
Cricket | Feb 14, 2026, 12:45 PM ISTIndia and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2027. Ahead of the much-awaited clash, it is worth noting that this will be the first time that India will take the field against Pakistan without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup since 2009.
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma face demotion as BCCI announces annual central contracts
Cricket | Feb 09, 2026, 08:56 PM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and revealed that annual central contracts. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been moved down in Grade B from Grade A, whereas Shubman Gill has moved into Grade A.
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Virat Kohli's legendary T20 World Cup record under threat as Jos Buttler eyes history
Cricket | Feb 07, 2026, 07:35 AM ISTVirat Kohli announced his T20I retirement after India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024. Kohli was a batting machine in the shortest international format, with his success speaking volumes in the T20 World Cups. However, a major Kohli record is now under threat.
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MS Dhoni opines on whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play ODI World Cup 2027
Cricket | Feb 04, 2026, 10:39 AM ISTA lot has been said about whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play the next ODI World Cup in 2027. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni has finally given his opinion on the same and made things clear from his perspective on the matter.
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Virat Kohli returns to Instagram: His 7 gym videos that spark serious motivation
Lifestyle | Jan 30, 2026, 05:30 PM ISTVirat Kohli is back on Instagram after a brief disappearance, and fans have welcomed him in familiar fashion. As the buzz settles, attention shifts to what he does best. Training hard, staying sharp, and setting standards. Here are seven gym videos that capture that mindset.
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Virat Kohli's Instagram account restored after brief disappearance
Cricket | Jan 30, 2026, 08:36 AM ISTThe Instagram account of ace Indian batter Virat Kohli has seemingly been deactivated; the reason behind the same remains unclear, which has prompted the fans to raise several questions about the same.
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Suryakumar Yadav surpasses Virat Kohli as captain, targets Rohit Sharma next in special T20I record
Cricket | Jan 28, 2026, 08:08 AM ISTIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav is back in full flow with the bat and he already has a brilliant record as captain. Even as India are leading 3-0 vs New Zealand in T20Is, Surya has gone past Kohli and is next aiming Rohit Sharma's record in the shortest format of the game.
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Woman bypasses security to approach Rohit Sharma in Indore, reveals reason in video | WATCH
Cricket | Jan 21, 2026, 09:12 PM ISTA security breach at the Indian team hotel in Indore saw a woman approach Rohit Sharma over her daughter’s critical medical condition, sparking concerns about player safety during international tours. She appealed for help from Rohit and Virat Kohli.
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Daryl Mitchell trumps Virat Kohli to become top batter in ICC ODI rankings
Cricket | Jan 21, 2026, 01:51 PM ISTDaryl Mitchell has become the top batter in the latest ICC ODI rankings, trumping Virat Kohli, after smashing 352 runs, including centuries in the last two matches of the series. Kohli has slipped to second place despite scoring a majestic ton in the final ODI in the losing cause.
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma may earn demotion in BCCI's annual contract: Report
Cricket | Jan 20, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may be downgraded in BCCI’s 2026–27 contracts after retiring from Tests and T20Is. The board could scrap the A+ grade, moving the duo to Grade B, while Jadeja and Bumrah shift to Grade A.
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Virat Kohli shatters Ricky Ponting's world record after breaking Tendulkar's feat in 3rd ODI
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 07:30 PM ISTVirat Kohli played a jaw-dropping knock in the third ODI between India and New Zealand. En route to his 124 in Indore, he registered some massive milestones, including breaking a Ricky Ponting world record.
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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's another world record with majestic century in Indore
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTVirat Kohli is far away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of most centuries in international cricket. But the man is breaking every other world record of the master blaster and did so yet again in the third ODI against New Zealand, with a majestic century at Holkar cricket stadium in Indore.
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Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar: Stats comparison after 85 international centuries
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 09:22 AM ISTVirat Kohli continues his golden run in ODIs, with another century in the third and final game against New Zealand on Sunday. He reduced the gap between himself and Sachin in terms of centuries in international cricket. Here's stats comparison between Kohli and Sachin after 85 tons.